What type of property is 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW?

4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW last change hands?

4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW last sold for £296,750 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW have?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW?

4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NE26 1QW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW heated?

The latest EPC at 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW?

The most recent planning decision at 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW was a refusal for an application (ref. 22/01657/CLPROP) in October 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW?

4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW is in council tax band C.

Where is 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW located?

4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW sits in Whitley Bay. It falls within the NE26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW?

Police records around 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Burglary makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW?

The closest primary school to 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW is Marine Park First School (278m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Whitley Bay High School (846m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Bideford Gardens, NE26 1QW is Marine Avenue-Marine Court, 110m away. The nearest underground option is Monkseaton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 589m away.

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4a, Bideford Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1QW

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4a is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Whitley Bay (NE26 1QW). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Today's modelled estimate of £445,000 is 50% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 41.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Sold March 2019 for £296,750.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Nov 2018

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Bideford Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE26 1QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4a was refused — worth checking the council file.

Jul 2025
RenovationFull
In report
Installation of an air source heat pump on the gable end wall above the attached garage of the property
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
25/00736/FULH
View planning record
Oct 2022
Outline
In report
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) on the wall above garage
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
22/01657/CLPROP
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£445,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£296,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 March 2019Most recent
£296,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in NE26 1QW: £375,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in NE26 1QW

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On the street

Versus other Bideford Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4a outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,231

Street avg £2,162

Above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Whitley Bay district page.

Full Whitley Bay report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Marine Avenue-Marine Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Marine Park First School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE26 1QW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE26 1QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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